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About the Sony MEX-M72BT

Built tough, for a life on the water

Has your boat's radio seen better days? Sony's MEX-M72BT marine CD receiver offers lots of useful features, plus water-resistant toughness that makes it a shipshape addition to your watercraft. Handy inputs and built-in Bluetooth® provide plenty of media options, while Sony's built-in Dynamic Reality Amp produces plenty of power to drive your speakers. A conformal-coated circuit board and a UV-resistant front panel ensure that this IPx5-rated receiver will stand up to life on the water.

Built tough, for a life on the water

Has your boat's radio seen better days? Sony's MEX-M72BT marine CD receiver offers lots of useful features, plus water-resistant toughness that makes it a shipshape addition to your watercraft. Handy inputs and built-in Bluetooth® provide plenty of media options, while Sony's built-in Dynamic Reality Amp produces plenty of power to drive your speakers. A conformal-coated circuit board and a UV-resistant front panel ensure that this IPx5-rated receiver will stand up to life on the water.

Voice command and control

Pair your iPhone® or Android™ with this Sony and you can take advantage of the voice command and control features provided by Siri Eyes Free (iPhone) or Voice Access (Android). Open apps, place calls, compose and check texts — all while keeping your hands free and your eyes on the task at hand.

SiriusXM satellite radio

Add a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner (not included, subscription required) to your receiver and enjoy the unparalleled variety of music, news, sports, and talk offered by satellite radio. Best of all, your favorite channels will stay with you, even when you're miles offshore. It's a great option for boaters.

Installation notes: This marine radio is water-resistant, but we recommend mounting it in a water-resistant enclosure or using a cover for best performance.

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Seems to be working out. Unfortunately, it takes so long to adjust the EQ and other adjustments. Installed on my Harley and needed an ad on so the stereo would work with my control buttons...not so impressed.

Sony MEX-M72BT

Seems to be working out. Unfortunately, it takes so long to adjust the EQ and other adjustments. Installed on my Harley and needed an ad on so the stereo would work with my control buttons...not so impressed.

Sony MEX-M72BT

I installed this unit in my trawler boat. I chose it because it works with a wired remote which I use from the bridge. By plugging in my Ipod to the radio, I can control all the functions of the Ipod fro the bridge.

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Marine & Display Features

Marine Rated: The Sony MEX-M72BT marine-rated (IPX5) CD receiver is
ready for the marine environment with a UV resistant coating and coated circuit
board. The Sony marine receiver is specifically designed to withstand the ASTM
G154/D4329 test for UV resistance. This means the faceplate is treated to resist
fading and discoloring after prolonged exposure to UV light. The marine receiver
uses coated circuit boards which safeguards them from the humid marine
environment.

Note: Even though the conformal coating makes the receiver
water-resistant, it is still recommended that it be used with a universal
marine cover (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).

Detachable Face w/ Caution Alarm: The Sony MEX-M72BT
features a detachable face for theft prevention. If you turn the ignition switch
to the Off position without detaching the head unit's front-panel, the caution
alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the unit's
built-in amplifier is used. No face case is included with this unit. An optional
soft face case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied
for making the face non-detachable, if desired.

High-Contrast LCD: With 5x the contrast of conventional screens, plus
an optimized viewing angle, the MEX-M72BT's LCD screen is always easy to read.
You can adjust its brightness level from 1-10. You can also set its dimmer to
Auto, On, or Off. The Auto mode dims the head unit's display automatically when
you turn your vehicle's lights on (illumination wire must be connected).

Dynamic Color Illuminator (35,000 colors): Dynamic Color
Illuminator lets you match the head unit's LCD & button illumination to
complement your existing vehicle lighting components. You can select from 15
preset colors or a customized color (R-G-B). You can choose to use the same
color for the LCD screen and button illumination, or use a separate color for
each one. You can even set the head unit's LCD screen's illumination to pulse
with your music.

Auto Scroll: The Auto Scroll feature allows long displayed
items to scroll automatically across the display when the track is changed on a
disc or device.

Display Illumination/Clock Display: Pressing the SRC/OFF
button once will switch sources. Pressing and holding the SRC/OFF button for
one second will turn off audio output, but the clock display and button
illumination remain on. To turn the unit off completely, you must press and hold
the SRC/OFF button for two seconds.

Auto Off: When installing in a vehicle without an accessory
power wire at the radio location, you can set the unit to turn off all lighting
after 30 minutes of the power being turned off to the head unit.

App & Remote Control

Music Center App: Download Sony's free Music Center app (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) onto your compatible smarthpone or tablet device to take control of the Sony MEX-M72BT from the palm of your hand using your mobile device. You compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the Sony MEX-M72BT via Bluetooth. You'll enjoy control over basic head unit functions, as well as navigation and seamless access to all your sources, music, apps, and more from your smartphone. The Music Center app also integrates Apple iOS and Android apps into the selectable source list of the Sony MEX-M72BT and lets you launch apps from the head unit. In addition the app can also be used to help customize sound and display settings of the Sony receiver.

Receiver Sources: From the Music Center app on your smartphone device you can access and select the head unit's Tuner (AM/FM), CD, USB, Bluetooth, and Aux sources. You'll also be able to control basic playback functions such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track or Station. In addition, you'll be able to view song/artist information and station identification from the Music Center app on your mobile device.

Add-On Applications: You can integrate music, movie, navigation, and other applications that are already on your smartphone device within the Music Center app for easier access. Once an app is selected within the Music Center app, your smartphone's screen will divert to selected app. Audio of that source will be played through the MEX-M72BT; any visual data will only be displayed by your iPhone or Android device. Basic playback functions such as Play/Pause and Next Track are available from the head unit; advanced control functions are still done from your smartphone device.

Volume & Sound Adjustments: You can access the head unit's sound menu and make adjustments from the app on your iPhone or Android device. Sound adjustments included Volume Up/Down, Balance/Fader, EQ, ExtraBass, and Sub Level.

Display Settings: Using the Music Center app on your iPhone or Android device you can make adjustments to the head unit's front-panel LCD and button illumination. Make changes to the preset color of the LCD and/or button illumination, as well as activate or deactivate Sound Synchronization.

Voice Recognition (Android only): You can use voice commands to ask for directions from Google maps or to play a particular song/artist in your smartphone's music library. You can even assign a music application within the Music Center app as a voice tag, so you can access it by simply speaking the name of the application. While using voice commands there will still be times where you have to make a selection on your smartphone's touchscreen.

Notification Readout (Android only): Exclusive to Android devices, incoming SMS/E-mail and Twitter/Facebook/Calendar notifications are automatically read aloud through the MEX-M72BT and your vehicle's speakers to keep you safe and in touch. You can even reply to a text message via voice command and a list of preset replies.

Wireless Remote Control: The head unit comes supplied with
an IR wireless remote control (RM-X232) for easy operation. The included
wireless remote allows you to control the basic functions (including Bluetooth) of the
Sony head unit while keeping your eyes on the road.

Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you
keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with
an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately).

Built-in Bluetooth

Bluetooth 3.0: The Sony MEX-M72BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 3.0), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Sony MEX-M72BT.

Multi-Device Pairing w/ Dual-Phone Connection: Up to nine Bluetooth-compatible devices can be paired to this receiver. You are even able to keep two Bluetooth-enabled phones connected at the same time, so you can make and receive calls from either phone through the head unit. Only one audio device can be connected at a time, which means only one of the two connected phones can stream audio. Once an already paired device is in close proximity to the Sony receiver, the two units will automatically re-connect. The head unit offers three pairing modes - SSP, NFC, & USB Auto

Simple Secure Pairing: With Simple Secure Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Sony MEX-M72BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings.

Near Field Communication (for Android): Android (OS 4.0+) smartphones that have Near Field Communication (NFC) pair simply by touching the Android device's NFC tag to the head unit's NFC tag on its rotary-knob. For older Android smartphones that don't have OS 4.0 or better installed, download the NFC Easy Connect app from Google Play to use the head unit's NFC pairing function.

USB Auto (for iPhone): You can pair your Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) by simply connecting it to the Sony head unit via USB and activating the Bluetooth function on your Apple device.

Hands-Free Communication w/ External Mic: The Sony MEX-M72BT supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone (such as your iPhone or Android smartphone). Bluetooth hands-free communication helps to minimize distraction while driving by allowing you to control your mobile phone from the head unit, so you don't have to touch your mobile phone. The unit features an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers. And thanks to the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6) with wideband speech capability, the MEX-M72BT provides more natural sound quality and details during wireless calls.

Answering Calls: Incoming calls can be answered manually or automatically (between 3-10 seconds) through the Sony head unit, while the ring tone is output from your car speakers and the caller's name or phone number is displayed on the head unit's LCD. Incoming calls can also be rejected if desired.

Dialing a Number: Using the MEX-M72BT, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways.

Entering Phone #: Allows you to manually dial a phone number using the unit's control dial.

Phone Book: You can store up to 1,000 contacts in the unit's phone book. Up to a 40 character name can be input for each contact.

Call History: The unit will store the last 20 calls, allowing you to select a previous phone number quickly from the list.

Voice Dial: You can make a call using the voice tags stored on your connected cellular phone.

Redial: Use to easily redial the last number you called.

Bluetooth Caller Settings: You can select which speakers will output the Bluetooth phone audio - Front, Rear, or All. You can also adjust volume level, mic gain, and echo/noise cancellation of a Bluetooth phone call.

Note: During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.

Wireless Audio Streaming: The Sony MEX-M72BT supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or audio player, plus song/artist information display. You are able to stream your stored music library on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, as well as music apps downloaded on your smartphone to the Sony MEX-M72BT for playback.

SBC + AAC Codecs: In addition to support for the standard SBC Bluetooth audio codec, the MEX-M72BT offers support of AAC.Â By supporting AAC, the MEX-M72BT offers better audio performance of the music streamed from your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

Music Control: The Sony MEX-M72BT lets you control basic playback functions like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track from its front-panel. Advanced music browsing is not supported.

Song/Artist Information: The head unit will also display your stored music and music app's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title (not compatible with all apps).

Note: When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.

Voice Recognition: When connected via Bluetooth to an iPhone with Siri or Android with Google Assistant, the Sony MEX-M72BT has the ability to access your mobile device's digital assistant through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply activate the "voice dial" function on the MEX-M72BT to engage Siri or Google Assistant and use the included microphone to communicate with your phone's digital assistant. The digital assistant's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All voice recognition functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the head unit and its microphone. You can even ask Siri or Google Assistant to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone or Android smartphone. The head unit's audio is attenuated while the digital assistant provides audible directions.

Note: The head unit will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri and Google Assistant are only audible through the MEX-M72BT; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone or Android smartphone).

Android & iPhone Integration

Android Direct Connect via USB: The Sony MEX-M72BT enables
playback of stored music and music apps on select Android smartphones through
its front-panel USB port. The unit's USB port (1A) will also charge your Android
device while connected; the vehicle's accessory key must be set to the
'ACC' or 'On' position. There are two types of modes to choose from based on
your type of Android smartphone and what content you want to listen to.

AOA 2.0 (Stored Music & Music Apps): The Sony
MEX-M72BT supports Android Open Accessory 2.0 (AOA 2.0), which lets you
connect your Android smartphone (OS 4.1-7.1.2) to the MEX-M72BT's front-panel
USB port and listen to stored music and select music apps from your Android
device through the Sony receiver. You'll be able to control basic playback
functions such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track. Other advanced music
navigation will still be done from your Android smartphone's touchscreen. In
this mode, the head unit will not display song/artist information; you'll
continue to view song/artist information from the Android device's
touchscreen. You'll still be able to access other functions and applications
from your Android smartphone's touchscreen, while listening to music through
the head unit. If you make a call or answer a call from your smartphone
while listening to music in this mode, the music will pause until you are
finished with the call and then start back up again.

MTP (Stored Music w/ Song/Artist Info): The MEX-M72BT
also supports MTP for playback & control of stored MP3/WMA music files on
your Android (OS 4.0+) device through the Sony receiver's front-panel USB
port. In this mode, you get basic playback control (like Play/Pause &
Previous/Next Track), plus song/artist information on the receiver's LCD
screen. During MTP connection, you cannot use your Android smartphone's
touchscreen to control music playback and you cannot select music apps from
your smartphone for playback. However, you can continue to listen to stored
music on your Android smartphone through the head unit while you check your
Calendar, Facebook, Texts, etc on your phone.

Note: Sony does not guarantee operation with all Android devices,
regardless of operating system.

iPod/iPhone Direct Connect via USB: The Sony MEX-M72BT supports
direct connection of select Lightning or 30-pin Apple iPod/iPhone devices
through its front-panel USB port. The MEX-M72BT offers playback of your music
library or music apps, control, song/artist/album display, and charging of
select Apple devices. Simply connect your compatible iPod/iPhone using the cable
that came with your Apple device, or purchase another Lightning-to-USB or
dock-to-USB cable (sold separately) to be used in the car.

Playback Control: The unit offers basic playback controls
- such as
Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. Your iPod/iPhone will remain unlocked during connection, so you
can continue to control your Apple device from its touchscreen for advanced
music browsing and to access
additional music apps.

Song/Artist Info: The digital media receiver will
display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information; including Track
number, Elapsed playing time, Song Title, & Artist/Album Name. The
MEX-M72BT will also display song/artist information and station
identification from select music apps.

1.5A Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A
of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your
vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. If your
iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then this unit will not recognize
it.

Note: Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will
depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of
allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Sony MEX-M72BT is
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 4/8/2019):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Specific Apps

Display Type

Bluetooth

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/iPhone

Music Center

Pandora

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

Phone

Audio

Siri

iPhone

4S

9.3.5

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5C/5

10.3.3

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5S/SE

12.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6/6+/6S/6S+

12.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

7/7+/8/8+

12.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

XS-Max/XS/XR/X

12.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

touch

5th

9.3.5

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

6th

12.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

nano

7th

1.02PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Pandora+SiriusXM+AM/FM Radio

Pandora Internet Radio:The Sony MEX-M72BT supports the Pandora app (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 4.0+) through your USB or Bluetooth connected Apple iPhone or Bluetooth connected Android smartphone. Now, you can playback and control your favorite music from Pandora in your vehicle through your car stereo. The MEX-M72BT will also display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G), or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account. The Sony MEX-M72BT provides the following control over the Pandora music service -

Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your
Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z).

Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station.
You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed.

Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or
thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences.

Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played
can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account.

Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone or Android smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in
Canada and only available in the United States.

SiriusXM-Ready: The Sony MEX-M72BT is SiriusXM-Ready and
compatible with the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (220SXV300
sold separately). The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner supports SiriusXM
programming with access to 175+ SiriusXM channels via subscription; check out
the most popular SiriusXM subscription packages
here.
Additional features of the SiriusXM Connect tuner include:

Channel list displays a list of all available channels

Category Search searches for channels in a certain category

Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title
can be viewed on the head unit's LCD

Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets

Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked

Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is
required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this
SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio
Discount Plan.

Digital Clarity Tuner w/ RDS: The Sony MEX-M72BT CD
receiver is equipped with a Digital Clarity Tuner for clear AM/FM stereo sound
with digital processing technology. The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays
radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to
compatible AM/FM stations. The radio features 5 memory bands to store and
receive AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets in each in band (FM 1-3/AM
1-2), for a total of 18 FM presets and 12 AM presets. Presets can be stored
automatically using the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) feature.

Disc/USB/Aux Playback

Disc Compatibility: The Sony MEX-M72BT features a single
disc player that will playback CD-Audio and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.
The unit supports the playback of MP3 and WMA music files on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc.

Off Insert/Eject: A CD can be inserted or ejected with
the power off. The head unit will automatically begin disc playback, when a
disc is inserted with the receiver set to a different source.

Auto Reload: The CD player will automatically reinsert
the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 20 seconds or more.

Mounting Angle: For proper CD playback, this unit must
be mounted between 0Â° (horizontal) and
45Â°.

USB Mass Storage Class Playback: The head unit features a front-panel
USB (type-A) port hidden behind a sliding cover. The receiver's USB port can be
used for plugging in a (MSC) Mass Storage Class USB device, such as a USB thumbdrive
or portable digital audio player. The head
unit can play MP3, WMA, and FLAC music files stored on compatible USB
device. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when
plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition
switch is set to ACC or On.

Music File Playback: The Sony MEX-M72BT supports the a
variety of music files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass
storage class device; see below for details.

Media Type

CD-R/RW

USB MSC Device

File System

ISO9660
Level 1/2, Romeo, or Joliet,

FAT 16/32

Playable File Types

MP3: bit rate of
8-320kbps with sampling frequency of 16-48kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192kbps with sampling frequency of 32,
44.1, or 48kHz WMA: bit rate of 16-320kbps with sampling frequency of 8-48kHz

MP3: bit rate of
8-320kbps with sampling frequency of 16-48kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192kbps with sampling frequency of 32,
44.1, or 48 kHz AAC: bit rate of 16-320kbps with sampling frequency of 8-48kHz FLAC: bit depth of 16 or 24-bit with sampling frequency of 44.1
or 48kHz

Maximum # of Folders/Files

150 folders/300 files

256 folders/256 files
per folder

Tags

ID3 tag
(version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA/AAC/FLAC tags

Song/Artist Information: The CD receiver can display the
following ID3, WMA, and FLAC tag information; Track number, Elapsed Playing Time, Song
Title, Artist Name, or Album Label.

Quick-BrowZer: The unit's Quick-BrowZer feature allow
you to search for a track on a CD or connected USB Mass Storage Device
easily by category (Genre, Artist, Album, or Playlist).

Jump Mode: Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you
want by allowing you to fast forward through a music folder in 10%
increments.

Repeat/Random: Repeat a single track or repeat an
entire folder. Shuffle all tracks or a specific folder.

Front-Panel Auxiliary Input: A front panel stereo 3.5mm
mini-jack is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just
connect your portable digital music player to this unit, and you can listen to
the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio
system. The volume level of the auxiliary input is adjustable from -8 to +18 dB
to compensate for any difference between the unit and your portable device. The
aux input can be deactivated in the menu, so it does not appear as an available
source.

Audio & DSP Section

High-Power Amplifier: The Sony MEX-M72BT is equipped with a high
power amplifier rated at 20 watts (RMS) x 4-channels and 55 watts (Peak) x
4-channels that delivers clear, natural-sounding audio.

Note: The power specifications for the Sony
MEX-M72BT are compliant with the CTA-2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and
Measurement standards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). These
standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to
model and between manufacturers.

6ch/2V Preamp Outputs: The Sony MEX-M72BT is
equipped with 2-volt Front, Rear, & Sub pre-amp outputs giving you the ability
to connect external amplifiers to your car stereo system. The unit's subwoofer
preamp output is non-fading. You can adjust the subwoofer preout's volume level
(-6 to +6 dB) independently from the head unit's volume control. You can also
select the phase of the subwoofer output from Normal or Reverse.

High-Pass & Low Pass Crossover: The front & rear speaker outputs offer a
variable high-pass crossover, while the subwoofer preout offers a variable low
pass crossover. The high and low pass crossovers can be set to 80, 100, or
120Hz.

EQ10: Select from a variety of EQ presets like R&B,
Rock, Pop, Dance, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz, Soul, Country, Karaoke, Custom, or Off
(Flat). The Custom mode allows you to make your own equalizer settings. You
can adjust the level (+/-6dB) of 10 different frequency bands - Band 1
(32Hz), Band 2 (63Hz), Band 3 (125Hz), Band 4 (250Hz), Band 5 (500Hz), Band 6
(1khz), Band 7 (2khz), Band 8 (4kHz), Band 9 (8kHz), and Band 10 (16kHz).

ExtraBass: Activate ExtraBass at the touch of a button
for an instant, low-end boost. Unlike conventional bass boosters, ExtraBass
minimizes distortion at all volume levels by automatically adjusting
frequency and gain to their optimal positions.

Beep Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.